Turbidite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Tuff

The general Turbidite and Tuff definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Turbidite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Tuff

The history of Turbidite and Tuff gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Turbidite and Tuff Origin and Discoverer

Turbidite and Tuff definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Tuff. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Tuff Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Tuff is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Tuff discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Tuff is Unknown.

Etymology of Turbidite and Tuff

Along with Turbidite and Tuff definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Tuff. Etymology of Turbidite and Tuff gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Tuff. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Tuff is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tuff belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Tuff are listed below.

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Tuff,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock